Facial Reconstruction

Facial reconstruction surgery is perhaps what has defined and built up the field of plastic surgery into what it is today. Facial reconstruction encompasses a wider variety of plastic surgery procedures and technologies to rebuild, correct, and create the unique aspects of facial appearance and function.

Unfortunately there are many ways that facial injuries and development can lead to disfiguring and life altering changes that require the use of reconstructive facial surgery to restore a patient's face. Some patients may have been born with a defect, some may have undergone skin cancer removal and others may have experienced trauma to the face. Whatever the case may be, all of these patients can benefit from facial reconstruction surgery.

As one of the premiere plastic surgeons delivering some of the best facial reconstruction Scottsdale has to offer, Dr. Repta is here to help you achieve your cosmetic goals.

The following are some of the facial reconstructive surgeries offered by Dr. Repta:

Cleft lip and palate surgery

Ear reconstruction

Facial scar revision

Nose reconstruction

Orbital reconstruction

Reconstruction of complex wounds

Reconstruction of defects following skin cancer removal

Reconstruction of defects in the head and neck, including the esophagus

Reconstruction of facial deformities caused by trauma

Mohs reconstruction

Skin Cancer

Skin cancer is one of the most common types of cancers. Luckily, with a little knowledge it can be identified and treated early. A combination of genetics and environmental exposure are the main causes of skin cancer. Of the environmental sources of skin cancer, sun exposure is by far the most common source overall.

Mohs Surgery

Perhaps one of the most common types of facial reconstructive surgery performed today is to reconstruct tissues that have been removed by Mohs surgery.

Mohs surgery (named after Dr. Frederic E. Mohs, who developed the procedure in 1938), is a specialized and precise type of surgery, whereby small layers of skin are continuously removed in order to eliminate cancerous cells. Each skin layer of cancer is carefully examined under a microscope, until no cancer cells remain. This procedure is most commonly performed on the face, the face being the predominant area to be affected by skin cancer such as basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma.

Depending on the size and extent of the cancer, the excision can result in small or large defect of skin and tissue loss, leaving behind a disfigured scar or open wound.

Mohs Reconstruction is a modern plastic surgery technique to correct and rebuild the defect site using either the surrounding tissues or nearby tissues to repair the wound.

Benefits Of Facial Reconstruction

Having an abnormality, deformity or defect particularly on the face can be a source of embarrassment and insecurity for some patients. As the face is the first thing you see when interacting with people, it is important to correct any facial abnormalities with a very experienced and trusted plastic surgeon.

Having traveled the world and spent years working under some of the best plastic surgeons in the world, Dr. Repta can proudly say that he is a true professional at facial reconstructive surgery.

His first and foremost goal is always to reconstruct and return a patient’s facial features as close to its original state as possible. If the patient has a defect or abnormality, Dr. Repta will carefully and delicately correct the defect, often using the surrounding tissues, to allow a natural and balanced result.

Consultation

As a board-certified plastic surgeon with a degree in biology and psychology, Dr. Repta is among the best plastic surgeons Scottsdale has in practice, delivering transformative results to patients from around the country. During your private consultation, Dr. Repta will answer any and all questions to assist you in choosing the best surgical plan possible.

If you would like to know more about your Scottsdale plastic surgery options, request a consultation online. Or if you prefer, you are welcome to
call the office at 855-377-3782 and one of our staff members will be happy to assist you.